Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton

Bishop Cotta receives a generous contribution for the education of Seminarians from the members of the Young Ladies’ Institute (YLI) while Director of Vocations, Fr. Cesar Martinez, looks on. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the YLI in our diocese.

Please see below the Diocese of Stockton's Week 1 Lenten Reflection in Spanish, hosted by Fr. Jorge from St. Joseph's in Mammoth Lakes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0gwETp8a5s

Please see below the Diocese of Stockton's Week 1 Lenten Reflection in English, hosted by Fr. Banka from St. Patrick's in Sonora. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfDwGtsZOYA&t=9s

As we prepare for Lent, Fr, Juan Serna walks us through how we should get ready for the season! Please be on the lookout for the first Weekly Reflection which will premiere on Monday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTHoZrN-Kc Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4A3EJo8GxQ

In gratitude and hope, our diocese continues to serve our parish and school communities throughout our region. From providing virtual religious formation courses, coordinating live streamed Masses and online giving, and assisting to secure Paycheck Protection Program loans (PPP), we remain committed in providing specialized services and programs to strengthen the ministries of our entire Diocese. The support of God’s people is needed to ensure that these critical ministries c...ontinue to serve our parish communities throughout our great Diocese of Stockton. Give online! It is safe, secure, and convenient. Below is a link to the BMA online giving page. https://stocktondiocese.org/donate-to-bma

The Diocese of Stockton celebrates Black History month! Join Life & Dignity Coordinator, Robert Poncicni as he recognizes historical Black figures throughout the history of the Catholic church. View Ep. 1 now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTllCiONvwk

The Diocese of Stockton today published an expanded and updated version of its list of priests who have faced credible accusations of sexual abuse of a child. The diocese first published a list in 2017, during bankruptcy proceedings. This original list included only those clergy or religious who were accused of abuse that occurred within the diocese, or who were accused while serving within the diocese. In the update published today, the diocese added the names of 27 priests... and two religious order brothers who served at some period of time in the Diocese of Stockton and faced credible accusations elsewhere. To read the full press release click here: https://tinyurl.com/y5s7f6rw To view the full list click here: https://stocktondiocese.org/credibly-accused https://youtu.be/a_E9rvCnM2Q

Unlike Memorial Day which is a time to remember those who gave their lives for our country, Veterans Day honors all of those who have served our country in times of war and in times of peace. Although it is a holiday to honor all veterans, dead or alive, it is particularly focused on thanking living veterans for their sacrifices in defense of our country. The following prayer was written by Deacon Steve Budnik who is the Marriage & Family Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Stockton and who also served the United States Navy as a Lieutenant. He went through the Naval ROTC Illinois Institute of Technology and spent four years on active duty on the USS Blue Ridge LCC-19 and 6 years in the reserves. Please comment the names of other Veterans throughout our diocese so that we can all pray for them in a special way today!

Post Elections: https://ec-prod-sites.s3.amazonaws.com//Final%20Draft%20Bi McCarrick Report: https://ec-prod-sites.s3.amazonaws.com//Bishop%20Cottas%20 Archbishop Gomez's Memorandum:... https://www.usccb.org//statement-holy-sees-report-theodore Report from the Holy See: http://www.vatican.va//resources_rapporto-card-mccarrick_2 See more

Vocations Awareness Week continues with a message from Deacon Richard! https://youtu.be/xAMKs6vfgAA

Vocations Awareness Week continues with an introduction to our seminarians! https://youtu.be/Lf8DTeN8ZIo

Bishop Cotta met with leaders of several Lay Movements and Ministries on October 14 and 20 and encouraged them to persevere and move forward As One in pursuing our common mission. Bishop Cotta shared four elements of his vision for the Diocese of Stockton: New Evangelization Ongoing Faith Formation Catechesis... Family Centered https://youtu.be/E5LCgn0ldXM